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The Schools’ Collection

This is a collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s. More information

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    “St. Patrick's well is sit-uated at Barrettstown near Newbridge.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Mary Graham, Patrick Condron

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    “In 1798 there was a great battle in Prosperous. A great barracks stood in the midst of the village.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron

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    “Maynooth is a very historical town. It was the chief seat of the Geraldines.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron

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    “There is a tower in Clane, and there once stood a great monastery. There is a winding stairs in the tower.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron

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    “Blackwood is a very histor-ical place. There is an old castle there.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron

    Blackwood, Co. Kildare

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    “There was a large factory at the Hatter's-cross called the hat factory.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron

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    “In Curryhills there was a linen factory. Between Sallins and Landenstown there is a well and...”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron

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    “There is a field in the village of Prosperous called the dead field.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron

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    “People tried to boil the water from St Patrick's Well at Barrettstown but it would not boil.”

    CBÉS 0773

    Patrick Condron, Thomas Cassidy

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  10. A Fairy Story

    CBÉS 0805

    Mrs Carty, Patrick Condron

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  11. A Ghost Story

    CBÉS 0805

    Patrick Condron, William Craven

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  12. Riddles

    CBÉS 0805

    Patrick Condron, William Craven

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  13. Weather-Lore

    CBÉS 0805

    Patrick Condron, William Craven

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  14. Local Place Names

    CBÉS 0805

    Patrick Condron, William Craven

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  15. Travelling Folk

    CBÉS 0805

    Patrick Condron, William Craven

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  16. Festival Customs

    CBÉS 0805

    Patrick Condron, William Craven

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  17. Games I Play

    CBÉS 0805

    Patrick Condron

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  18. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0805

    Joseph Condron, Patrick Condron

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